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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mahaska County, IA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Mahaska County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Mahaska County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 106 independent living facilities in Mahaska County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ottumwa Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and Pella.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationManor House Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Benton Place Apartments is an affordable and pleasant senior housing community located in the charming city of Albia in Monroe County, Iowa. Albia is a quiet but active community with friendly citizens. Albia hosts many different community events, such as shows and farmer's markets. Must-sees are...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff. We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind. Newton Village offers dining excellence. The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Northridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of independent living in Mahaska County, IA
The average cost of senior living in Mahaska County is $3,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lovilia, IA with an average of $2,851 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mahaska County, IA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mahaska County, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mahaska County, IA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Mahaska County
Recent reviews for independent living in Mahaska County
Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing in Bondurant, IA
5.0
The community at the Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing is wonderful. My loved one is enjoying the variety of meals served. The community has a wide range of great activities for the residents to enjoy and participate in. The community is very welcoming and feels like home. The staff have ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living
5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Copper Shores Village in Pleasant Hill, IA
5.0
Friendly, loving residents & staff...lots of activities, good food...if you're bored it's on you...you feel the love & caring when you walk in the front door...come check it out & feel it for yourself.
Mahaska County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mahaska County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mahaska County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mahaska County independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mahaska County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mahaska County, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mahaska County independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mahaska County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mahaska County, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mahaska County independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Mahaska County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mahaska County, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
18.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living and Copper Shores Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mahaska County, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 106 independent living facilities near Mahaska County, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Mahaska County, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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